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Overview

Diamond Creek lies 23 km north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD in the Shire of Nillumbik and recorded a population of 12,503 at the 2021 census. Its compact centre hosts the Diamond Creek Shopping Centre and a railway station on the Hurstbridge line, providing direct train access to the city and linking to nearby stations at Eltham and Wattle Glen. Families benefit from several local schools, including Diamond Creek Primary, Diamond Creek East Primary, Diamond Valley College and Plenty Valley International Montessori School, all within a kilometre of the town hub.

The suburb’s lifestyle is anchored by a vibrant community precinct: the Shire‑YMCA‑run Community Centre offers basketball, gym, fitness classes and child‑care, while the historic St John’s Anglican complex and Ellis Cottage add heritage charm. Annual events such as the Rotary‑organised Town Fair, active football and netball clubs, and a busy CFA brigade foster strong community spirit. Post‑war growth has produced a varied housing stock that blends older character homes with newer developments, creating a balanced residential mix for a range of buyers.